Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Gilman

Jeffrey S. Gilman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240078933
    Abstract: A sign having a display section and a support member that can be removably secured to the display section. The support may be secured within a pocket or receptacle formed in the display section. The pocket may be created in the display section by portions of adhesive, including hot melt adhesive and pressure sensitive adhesive. The pocket allows a smaller support member than conventional wire frames while holding the display section above the ground at a height similar to conventional frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Gill Studios, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Harms, Mark S. Gilman
  • Patent number: 6175993
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a shirt-locking device comprises a fastening device and a weight slidably mounted on the fastening device. The fastening device includes a central portion having a first end and a second end, the first end of the central portion being in the shape of a pin and the second end of the central portion being in the shape of a cooperating hook for holding the first end in a closed position. The weight is approximately 1 ounce and includes a bore into which the central portion of the fastening device is disposed. In another embodiment of the present invention, a shirt-locking device comprises a fastening device, a generally U-shaped bracket mounted on the fastening device and a weight slidably mounted on the bracket. In use, the fastening device of both shirt-locking device embodiments can be used to affix the bottom portion of a shirt, or other similar material, in a tucked position down and against an undergarment, or other similar garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Inventors: Arthur S. Gilman, Jeffrey S. Gilman